Buttons

Desperately, I prayed for salvation
Some help to mend my damaged protection
Lo and behold, she came to my rescue
While preventing much embarassment due

Stitch by stitch, the angel did patiently
Never knew heaven could be so homely
Stealing glances while feigning ignorance
Sitting quietly is quite a penance

Curiously, she drinks not sweet drinks offered
Instead, giving to those not intended
Perhaps, angels are already too sweet
No need to further enchant those they meet

Finally the miracle is complete
Pure gratitude is all I can concede
Shyly, I pack away my restored pride
Buttons sewed back, clothes I no longer hide

Moment

Music played soothingly in the background
As couples swayed gently to the sound
I weaved my wat through the crowd, seeking
The lady who had seemed so enchanting
My eyes ever darting
Anxiety building

A rose given to reflect her beauty
The price to pay for, never too hefty
A dance taken, against all odds
Little, but still, I thank the gods
My heart ever beating
Excitement mounting

Soft, velvety blue, shadows in my heart
Hesitantly, I don't know where to start
Lost in reverie, all else forgotten
Swept away by dreams still forbidden
My body ever floating
Bliss overwhelming

Music fades gradually in the background
Time to let go of joy I have found
A moment of magic for my keeping
A bittersweet aftertaste, heartrending
My mind ever holding
Memories unwilling

Goodbye

Goodbye. Farewell.
Take care. See you.
Remember me. Write back.
All the best. Bon Voyage!
I've said them thousands of times
And I'm sick of it.

Parties. Celebrations.
Gifts. Cards.
Hugs. Kisses.
Tears. Promises.
I've seen them thousands of times
And I'm sick of it.

You know, I know.
Empty words.
False promises.
Pointless formalities.
Meaningless.
You're numb, I'm numb.

But still,
Take a part of me
I'll keep a part of you.
And like always
We'll say
Goodbye.